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I applied for a promotion at work at the end of August. I want to be a supervisor.  Interviews were done the last week of September. I felt great after the interview. It was my best interview yet. I nailed the interview. Unfortunately, I got the bad news this past Thursday, I didn’t get the…

Recently, we have been barraged with a stream of news highlighting terrible and horrific acts of gun violence. Although in each story we find heroic examples of courage, sacrifice, and compassion it does little to dull the pain and suffering felt by so many victims, families, and community members. Compounding the issue and politicizing the…

I interviewed this past week for s supervisor position within my office at the Division of Child Support. In preparation for my interview, I was reviewing our mission statements. The mission of the WA Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is to “Transform Lives”. Each administration and division under DSHS further expounds on that.…

There is a lot that separates humans from animals. Some obvious answers lie in simple biology. A lack of feathers and scales differentiates us from reptiles and birds. The fact that we don’t have gills makes us markedly different from fish. Having opposable thumbs gives us an advantage over all the animals but monkeys. Science…

I called the doctor recently about a prescription for Stephen. While on hold I was treated to a recording of various health care reminders. One stood out, “Flu vaccines will be available in all clinics beginning September 18.” Uugghhhh! Flu season. I do not like flu season. It seems that once someone in the family…

We are praying for the families of the Freeman School District. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the shooter. We are saddened at the pain, loss and injury caused today, while at the same time thankful that this tragedy was not any worse. In any time of tragedy the…

I have got a fantastic idea for a blockbuster movie. Set in ancient times, one kingdom is determined to overtake another kingdom. Battle plans are drawn up and his armies march secretly to attack. However, when everything is set, the other kingdom is prepared and on guard in that exact spot. Time and time again…

At the conference thing I attended in Seattle a little over a week ago, I went to workshop on incorporating faith groups into prisoner re-entry. One of the speakers, Chris Hoke, told a story about a gang-leader he met, José Israel Garcia, known as “Neaners". By the age of 30 he had spent more than…

I was in Seattle the past week and I missed VBS. Despite that, I heard a lot of great things about the week. I know about a lot of the prep work that went into making it possible—the planning, studying, and ordering of supplies. There were people who prayed continually about visitors, and making an…

The book of Ezekiel is fascinating—and contains an incredibly powerful message. The book begins with five chapters (1-5) of God preparing Ezekiel to deliver His message. The book ends with nine chapters (40-48) of God showing Ezekiel the plans for rebuilding temple and restoring the nation of Israel. But in chapters six through thirty-nine Ezekiel…